When I was younger I was driven by “what will people think?” The only time I could truely be me was when I was loaded up on booze and pills - which became a huge problemo in itself. On March 21, 1984 I had a life changing experience, which is ironic, since it was cancer diagnosis. Since then, it has been a journey, some good - some bad. What I have come to realize are these few things:
- What other people think is none of my business. If they think I’m great, my ego gets out there. If they think I’m not, I feel bad.
- When I do what is right, I feel good about myself.
- I want my family and friends to know how very much I love them….especially my kids/grandkids/great grandkids.
- If you don’t like me - you lose.
- If you have a problem with any of this - it is your problem, not mine.
March 1, 2007 at 9:37 am
Good morning!
My name is shirley and I am an alcoholic and I came across this page while searching for the Midland Texas conference. I think my Sponsor Polly P. and/or her husband recently spoke there. Might you know them as they are from that area?
I am enjoying your site and will bookmark it so I can go back to it.
I live just outside Memphis, Tn. in Horn Lake, Ms. Our meetings here are great and I enjoy attending meetings all over the country.
Thank you for all you are doing,
Shirley